Tech: Knee brace can power prosthetics

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Thanks to lyanna_beth for pointing out this article. Researches at Simon Fraser University have developed a knee brace that generates electricity from the swing in your step. The device could provide power to anything from prosthetics to cell phones, but doesn't appear t increase walking effort greatly. Clicking on the photo takes you to the New Scientist article where you can see a video of the device in action. You can also check out this BBC new article for additional information.